Coverage dated November 1, 2026 to November 2, 2026
Andy Garcia, David Mamet Join 2026 Kennedy Center Honors Class
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This marks the first time the event will be staged outside the institution's longtime home, following the temporary closure of the Kennedy Center's main building.
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The 2026 list of honorees was chosen by the Kennedy Center’s Special Honors Advisory Committee, which consists of former honorees, distinguished artists and members of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees.
The Kennedy Center said Monday that Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell would be recognized at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors, which will be held away from the iconic performing arts venue for the first time as President Donald Trump battles with a federal court…
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, along with President Donald Trump, has announced this year’s slate of honorees. Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell will receive the prestigious honor at the 49th Kennedy Center Honors, taking place for the first …
The 49th Kennedy Center awards gala will take place at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., not the Kennedy Center itself after a shut down and efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to rename the arts institution.
Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell will receive the 2026 Kennedy Center Honors at a Dec. 7 ceremony at Capital One Arena—the first time the event will be held outside the center.
The Kennedy Center has announced that Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell will be honored at this year's Kennedy Center Honors.
One day ahead of D.C.’s Big Day, we have the latest recipients of the annual Kennedy Center Honors. This year’s honorees are singer-songwriter Paul Anka, composer David Foster, actor Andy Garcia, playwright David Mamet and country singer Barbara Mandrell. See their full bios below.
The Kennedy Center named the 2026 lifetime achievement honorees who will be recognized at the 49th Kennedy Center Honors ceremony at Capital One Arena next month. Singer-songwriter Paul Anka, record producer and composer David Foster, actor Andy Garcia, playwright David Mamet, and singer Barbara Man…
Playwright David Mamet, songwriter Paul Anka, composer David Foster, actor Andy Garcia and country music singer Barbara Mandrell are poised to receive the Kennedy Center Honors this year, at a ceremony that will be held off-site amid a legal battle over renovations and adding President Trump's name …
This marks the first time the event will be staged outside the institution's longtime home, following the temporary closure of the Kennedy Center's main building.
